At Kargil, Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan unfurled the national tricolor at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium and took salute at an impressive march past comprising of the contingents of JKP, NCC, Civil and Army band parties besides a number of contingents of Government and private educational institutions.Kacho Ahmad Ali while congratulating the people on the 71st Independence Day recalled the contributions and supreme sacrifices of the national heroes who laid down their lives for the freedom.While highlighting the achievements and developmental activities undertaken by the present council in Kargil District, the CEC said that the council is fully committed towards the wholesome development of the district and several important initiatives are presently underway in this regard.Reiterating the commitment of the Council in taking concrete steps to ensure round the year connectivity of the district with the outside world, the CEC expressed satisfaction over the decision of the Central Government to start work on the construction of Zojila Tunnel in near future.Colorful cultural programmes were also presented on the occasion by the artists of Cultural Academy and the children of government and private schools which mesmerized the public gathering and won huge rounds of applause.
Later the chief guest also gave away prizes to the contingents, artists and school children who participated in the parade and cultural programmes. Mementos and citations were also given to several government employees for exemplary and meritorious public services.Among others who were present on the occasion included Executive Councilor for Education Advocate Muhammad Amir, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Haji Gulzar Hussain, Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil Tsering Gyalpo, councilors, senior civil, police and army officers, representatives of religious, social and political organizations and a large number of general public.Independence Day was also celebrated at Sub Division Drass, Sankoo, Zanskar and Shakar Chikten besides Tehsil Tai Suru and Shargole. SDM Drass Ghulam Ahmad Khan hoisted the national flag at Higher Secondary School Drass, SDM Sankoo Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani at Aga Syed Haider Razvi Memorial Higher Secondary School Sankoo, SDM Shakar Chiktan Ghulam Mehdi at Chiktan Shagaran, In Charge SDM Zanskar Tundup Namgyal Lonpo at Civil Helipad Padum, Tehsildar Tai Suru Sonam Dorjay at Tai Suru and Tehsildar Shargole Ghulam Mehdi at Higher Secondary School Shargole respectively.